Complaintsfor365 Sports Inc

• Initial Complaint

  07/10/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Order Issues

  Status:

  Unanswered

  More info

  I signed ** *** *** ****** up for a 5k Foam Fest race that was to be held in Moncton on September 7, 2019 (order # ********** and #*********). On September 5, 2019 I received an email regarding a cancellation due to a hurricane. The event would be carried over into the next year. This event has been cancelled by them in 2019, 2020, 2021 and now in 2022. The event cost me $147.23 and has still not occurred, I can see postponing the event by a year but to still be carrying my money forward for years ***** ************. They are now asking us to transfer our ticket to another event. I signed up for this event **** ** *** for September 2019. I have requested a refund back in 2021 but Jaclyn ****** (their email contact) said no. *** ** *** **** **** **** ************* ** *** ***** ********** * ***** ***** **** * ****** ****** ** **********

• Initial Complaint

  27/09/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I signed up a team for The 5km Foam Fest Moncton in 2019, At the time of signing we all understood that if weather was to cancel the event our tickets would be transferred to next years event which we were ok with. 2020 Covid-19 ( A Global Pandemic) happened and cancelled the event once again, we thought that because it was a Global Pandemic that 365 Sports would give us our money back.... wrong they told us it would be transferred to next years event in 2021. Ok, not a big deal we just go next year ! Pretty much every event in 2021 was cancelled, still they wouldn't return the money and we were again told "we will see you next year ". 2022 event was cancelled almost at the start of the year with *** ******* ** " your tickets are transferred over to 2023 and we will see you next year". At this point the 4 members of the team are **** *** ** and we were going to try to make the 2023 event as we spend close to $400 on tickets, only to receive an email last week (September 2022) that the outdoor space they use is no longer available by the city of Moncton as it's being developed but we can do a virtual run to make up for it ! *** no we paid good money for the actual run and don't wish to do a virtual run. I have been in contact with 365 sports every year for a refund and still nothing, we didn't pay for a virtual run *** **** ** *****. **** ****** ** ****** **** ** *** ***** ** ******* **** ***** **** **** **** ***** **** ****** ***** *** ********* ******* * ****** **** *** *******

  Business response

  27/09/2022

  Hello!

  The original event date in 2019 was produced.  We were on site and all set up ready to go when a Hurricane hit.  Weather is a risk for any outdoor event and this is why we CLEARLY NOTE NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATIONS, on the event page prior to placing and order and again in the waiver all participants approve during registration. This is a policy used by all large scale event companies.  No refunds on ticketed events.  Its always been our policy since 2015 and most are understanding of the fact that when you purchase a non refundable event ticket there is always a risk of not getting a refund. This was completely out of our hands and have done our best.  Even though this event was indeed produced, we out of the goodness of our hearts offered to keep their credits on file for a future event. 2 years of pandemic followed.  We have since offered multiple transfer options to the participants so they can recoup their funds if they chose too attend a different event.  They can also keep their credit on file with 365 Sports for a future event if they do not want to transfer to our HoHoHoliday 5k event which was also offered

  Customer response

  28/09/2022

  I am rejecting this response because: They are no longer able to hold the event in Moncton like they promised and have no idea when they will be back. I would totally be on board with attending another event if the nearest event wasn't a 10 hour drive away. A virtual run is not what we paid for we paid to take part in the actual event ! If  365 sports can't deliver the actual event at the location that was set up a refund of the fund we paid  is needed.
  
  
  

  Business response

  11/10/2022

  Hello,

  As previously explained our no refund policy is clear and firm. ********* ******* agreed to this policy when she registered for the event. The terms are clear. We have offered to transfer her ticket multiple times and given multiple options to her.  Most participants are understanding as they realize it was a hurricane and then a pandemic that postponed the event - it was not our choice and our business also suffered dramatically losing 4 event seasons.  We are lucky to still be in business post pandemic and ABLE TO OFFER A CREDIT as it sure beats the alternative! Many event companies went bankrupt in the pandemic, luckily we were not one of them.  85% of Moncton participants have opted into another event already but ********* is more than welcome to wait until she finds a event she would like to attend. We will keep her credit on file.

• Initial Complaint

  26/09/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Tickets for a Foam Fest even we’re bought 3 years ago. The even was cancelled by the provided to to weather. We were promised a new date for the following year. After 3 years we were just told that the even would be be happening. That instead we could participate to a winter virtual run, with no option of a refund. This is far from what we agreed to pay for. I have reached out to the company and they are adamant that they will not provide a refund , even if the service was never provided and will not be provided in the Province again.

  Business response

  27/09/2022

  The original event date in 2019 was produced.  We were on site and all set up ready to go when a Hurricane hit.  Weather is a risk for any outdoor event and this is why we CLEARLY NOTE NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATIONS, on the event page prior to placing and order and again in the waiver all participants approve during registration. This is a policy used by all large scale event companies.  No refunds on ticketed events.  Its always been our policy since 2015 and most are understanding of the fact that when you purchase a non refundable event ticket there is always a risk of not getting a refund. This was completely out of our hands and have done our best.  Even though this event was indeed produced, we out of the goodness of our hearts offered to keep their credits on file for a future event. 2 years of pandemic followed.  We have since offered multiple transfer options to the participants so they can recoup their funds if they chose too attend a different event.  They can also keep their credit on file with 365 Sports for a future event if they do not want to transfer to our HoHoHoliday 5k event which was also offered.

  Customer response

  27/09/2022

  I am rejecting this response because:
  I have spoken to a lawyer and the no refund policy applies to the participant if they are not able to attend. Even if they were fully set up, the event did not happen. We were also never given the option to truly transfer as the event has not returned to Atlantic Canada since. We were told that if we do not attend the «  virtual event «  we were forfeiting our tickets. *** ***** ***** ** ** ***** ** ** refund tickets for an event that never happened, and that is not returning to Moncton NB. ** *** ***** * ******* *** **** ****** *** *** ** * *** ***** ***** *** ******* * **** ** ******

  Business response

  11/10/2022

  I would suggest she send that lawyer a copy of the terms she agreed to when registering. It clearly states that tickets are not refundable for any reason including weather, acts of god, etc. Also, if she does not opt in to the event we have offered she is more than welcome to keep her credit on file with us which she is also aware of. Our policy is firm and the same as every other large scale outdoor event. She agreed to these terms when registering in 2019.  85% of participants have already opted into other events, and have been extremely understanding that a hurricane and a pandemic happened.  As a company who supports *********** Canada, we lost 4 event seasons and we are lucky we survived the pandemic to even offer any sort of credit - as it definitely beats the alternative of bankruptcy and bring able to offer her nothing.

• Initial Complaint

  21/09/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Order Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  ***** *** ** ****** why we couldnt of done the foam run this year. I would like my money back its been 3 years.

  Business response

  27/09/2022

  The original event date in 2019 was produced.  We were on site and all set up ready to go when a Hurricane hit.  Weather is a risk for any outdoor event and this is why we CLEARLY NOTE NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATIONS, on the event page prior to placing and order and again in the waiver all participants approve during registration. This is a policy used by all large scale event companies.  No refunds on ticketed events.  Its always been our policy since 2015 and most are understanding of the fact that when you purchase a non refundable event ticket there is always a risk of not getting a refund. This was completely out of our hands and have done our best.  Even though this event was indeed produced, we out of the goodness of our hearts offered to keep their credits on file for a future event. 2 years of pandemic followed.  We have since offered multiple transfer options to the participants so they can recoup their funds if they chose too attend a different event.  They can also keep their credit on file with 365 Sports for a future event if they do not want to transfer to our HoHoHoliday 5k event which was also offered.

• Initial Complaint

  21/09/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  We purchased 3 tickets to the Moncton Foam Fest in 2019. The event was cancelled due to weather and refunds were refused but our tickets were forwarded to the event the following year. That event was cancelled due to COVID and then cancelled the next 2 years despite tourism opening for events in NB. I requested a refund every year but was declined. They ended up offering me a free ticket for the event in 2023. I received an email today to say this event will not take place again and my only option is to participate in a “virtual run” or forfeit my ticket. This is not anything close to the foam fest run I bought a ticket for. **** *** * **** *** ***** *** **** ******** *** ** ********* ** ******* ** * *** ** ******** They need to issue refunds *** ****** *******.

  Business response

  21/09/2022

  This original event was technically produced. The trucks were delivered, staff flown in, rentals acquired etc. The event was completely activated and paid for in full. Unfortunately there was a hurricane on the event day and we had to cancel. There are no refunds for an event due to weather cancellation. This is clear in our terms and conditions. We as a company experienced a total loss far beyond the revenue of this event due to the cancellation and damage to our event kit. We did however as a group want to come back and committed to returning to the location the next year. Then  2 years of covid happened. We had no ability to activate there despite what the complainant states it was NOT possible.  Then the city revoked our ability to use the venue.  Instead of just saying tough luck due to the weather we made a number of attempts to make this event happen. Now with no venue and so many losses we have come up with a solution for the customers to run a holiday themed 5k run at close to the same value in lieue of this event not happening. 

  We reject this complaint and have never had issues with the BBB.  We just cant afford to continue to try and operate this event and continuous losses when the first event was cancelled due to weather. 

  Thanks 

  365. 

   

• Initial Complaint

  21/09/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Order Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I registered for the Moncton Foam Fest back in January of 2020. This event was cancelled and put off until 2021 then cancelled again and put of until 2022 and then cancelled again with no offer of a refund. Today I received an email from the event instructing that I can participate in a completely different activity or receive nothing. This is ********** unacceptable. Especially after waiting this long. The email: "5K Foam Fest - Moncton Update Its been a long 3 years since 365 Sports has been out to activate a 5K Foam Fest in Moncton. Back in 2019, 365 ops team was on site and set up the event just to have to take it down Friday before Hurricane Dorian took out the East Coast. 2 years of pandemic followed. 365 Sports has held on and struggled through the Pandemic in order to bring live events back. Unfortunately, we have since lost our venue to construction and will not be returning to Moncton. However, our team has been working hard to provide you an event experience this Winter. Although we aren't able to refund your entry, we would are offering the opportunity to transfer your ticket to participate in our HoHoHoliday 5K event happening this Holiday Season in support of Make-A-Wish Canada. Every HoHoHoliday participant receives a Santa Suit, Finishers Medal and Holiday treat shipped right to your doorstep!"

  Business response

  27/09/2022

  The original event date in 2019 was produced.  We were on site and all set up ready to go when a Hurricane hit.  Weather is a risk for any outdoor event and this is why we CLEARLY NOTE NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATIONS, on the event page prior to placing and order and again in the waiver all participants approve during registration. This is a policy used by all large scale event companies.  No refunds on ticketed events.  Its always been our policy since 2015 and most are understanding of the fact that when you purchase a non refundable event ticket there is always a risk of not getting a refund. This was completely out of our hands and have done our best.  Even though this event was indeed produced, we out of the goodness of our hearts offered to keep their credits on file for a future event. 2 years of pandemic followed.  We have since offered multiple transfer options to the participants so they can recoup their funds if they chose too attend a different event.  They can also keep their credit on file with 365 Sports for a future event if they do not want to transfer to our HoHoHoliday 5k event which was also offered.

• Initial Complaint

  31/05/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I purchased 6 tickets to the 2020 5k foam fest hosted by 365 Sports Events on Feb 2, 2020. On April 27, 2020 from them stating that were "postponing" to June 19, 2021. As their event is an annual one, their 2020 event was cancelled, not postponed. I sent an email to the company requesting a refund as their original (pre-covid) cancellation policy that if the event was changed to a different date that the ticket holder would be entitled to a full refund if requested. They denied the request saying they were not issuing any refunds and the only thing I could do is find someone myself to buy the tickets or make the new date work. On April 29, 2021 the emailed again to say that the 2021 event was yet again cancelled but will be honored in 2022. I again emailed requesting a refund and was told the same lines as before. I told them that there is not an event in my area in 2022 and they said that they would be transferred to 2023 and I would have to make that date work or find someone to buy them off me. 2020 they cancelled with no refund. 2021 they cancelled with no refund. 2022 they are not offering an event in my area. 2023, 4 years later they are still dragging me along. **** ** ******* ** *** ******** ********** *** ** ****** ** ******* ***** * ********* ****** ** ** ******** ** * ********* ********* ******** ***** ******* * **** ****** ** * ****** ********* ** *** ** *** ********* ************** *** *** ***** ** ***** *** ****** ******** ********* ** ********* ****** *** ****** *** ** ***** *** *** ****** **** *** ***** *** ****** ********* ********* ** *** ***** *** ***** ** *** ******* ** ******* ******* ******* *** ********** **** *** ** **** **** ****** ** *** ****** ****** **** ******* **** ******** ****** ********* *** * * * ** ******** *** ***** *** ********** ********* ******* ** *** **** ******* ******** ********* ** ******* ***** ******** ******** ** ******* *** ***** ********* *** ******* ** ********* ** ****** **** *** ******** ********** ****

  Business response

  02/06/2022

  Our policies have been the same inception in 2015. Event tickets are non refundable - this is noted on the registration page prior to placing and order and again in the waiver approved during registration. We offer plenty of transfer options should someone not be able to attend - and since the pandemic started have voided all transfer fees for our participants.
  Like most other events in 2020, we were forced to postpone for health and safety reasons due to the pandemic and all ticket(s) will be honoured at the rescheduled dates available on our website ****************. While we do not process refunds on registrations you can defer the ticket(s) to a future event, a different location, gift it to a friend to use or sell it to someone else should you not be able to attend. ***** agreed to these terms when she registered. Again - our policy is clearly noted on the registration page prior to placing an order, in our terms and conditions on our website and as per our waiver that is approved during the registration process. It is a common policy in the large event/ticketing industry. Since June 2019 we have been planning this Summers 5K Foam Fest Event Tour. Due to the timing of the pandemic, 80% of all event costs have been secured and paid for. We as a company cannot get our venue fees back, we cannot send our medals, towels, tattoos, bibs, and bib buttons back which have been paid for and are in our possession. We also carried the costs of producing an event of this caliber over the 2+ years.When faced with a situation such a Covid-19 we had to postpone in order to provide an amazing experience to our consumers. Most of our participants have worked with us as we ALL want nothing more than to bring fun events back - *** *** *** *** ******** *** ** ***** ****** *** ************* The pandemic was not our fault and not expected and we have done our best throughout these difficult years to hang on so we are around to honour these tickets. It's better than the alternative. We are excited to bring back events in support of ***********.

  Customer response

  03/06/2022

  As 365 Sports has mentioned, the pandemic was not their fault. It was not the fault of their participants either, *** **** *** ****** **** ***** *** ***** ** ********* ****** ** *** ******** ********** **** **** **** ** ******** ** *** ********* *** *** ** *********** **** people are ok to defer or sell tickets to another event. Unfortunately not all participants have that luxury. **** *** ********** ******** ** *** **** * **** ********** ***** ** ***** ** ******* ******* *** ** **** ******** **** ** ***** ******** ***** **** *** ******* ****** *** ***** ** **** *** *** *** *** ********

  Business response

  09/06/2022

  We did not cancel the event. We postponed due to government restrictions surrounding the event. We did not cancel it altogether - it was postponed and this was communicated multiples times to participants. All tickets have been updated with the new date. ***** agreed to our terms when registering.

• Initial Complaint

  19/04/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Purchased 2 tickets to an outdoor event that was postponed due to covid in 2020. Event was not rescheduled until 2022. The rescheduled date did not fit my schedule and I requested a refund. They denied and indicated that I could transfer to another event or person which I am unable to do. The other events they manage are all in other cities or countries that I am unable to participate in. Recently they changed the postponed event venue to another city 30+ minutes away from the original location I purchased. I , once again, requested a refund and was denied. They indicated that this falls within their terms and conditions but the scope of these changes are too great ** *** ***** * ******. They have been contacted 2 times to request a refund after 2 significant changes their event. To follow up, their terms and conditions are not easily found on their websites, nor are they indicated on the e-ticket received. I further looked into the website that processed the transaction and they are only offering refunds if the event was cancelled. 365 says it's simply postponed and refunds will not be issued. To say that an event was postponed and then change the venue is not accurate regardless of whether or not it is in or out of their control due to pandemic, construction or whatever the reason may be. ****** **** they are not providing a service I paid for, the year I paid for it and in the city I agreed to participate in. * ****** **** *** ************ ** ****** **** ********* *** ***** * ******* * ***** ** ***** ** ******* ********** ********* ** *******

  Business response

  27/04/2022

  Like most other events, we have decided to postpone for health and safety reasons and all ticket(s) will be honoured in 2022 at the rescheduled date. This is due to the impact of Covid-19. While we do not process refunds on registrations you can defer the ticket(s) to a future event, a different location, gift it to a friend to use or sell it to someone else should you not be able to attend. . It is always up to the event planner when launching ticket sales and we have always held a no refund policy with transfer and defers options. Our policy is clearly noted on the registration page prior to placing an order, in our terms and conditions on our website and as per our waiver that is approved during the registration process. It is a common policy in the large event/ticketing industry. While we do not process refunds on registrations participants can defer the ticket(s) to a future event (2023), a different location, gift it to a friend to use or sell it to someone else should you not be able to attend. There are lots of options so no one loses out.
  Due to the timing of the pandemic, 80% of all event costs have been secured and paid for (this is why tickets are non-refundable). We as a company cannot get our venue fees back, we cannot send our medals, towels, tattoos, bibs, and bib buttons back which have been paid for and are in our possession. We also carried the costs of producing an event of this caliber over the past 2+ years.
  It's been a tough couple of years and we are doing everything to get back in action and facilitate a product for our participants. We know this is frustrating for the customers but in all honesty we had two options. Delay and come back properly and safely or just shut down like so many others did. At great expense and sacrifice by all staff and company we held on in hopes to produce events and fulfill our obligation of event production. That is our intention.
  Our sincere apologies for the inconvenience - and yes it has been an extremely difficult couple of years for all of us. So unfortunate. We can offer *****a a complimentary ticket to the next event date so she can bring along a friend or family member for some well deserved fun.

• Initial Complaint

  13/04/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  My group purchased 5 tickets on November 10, 2019, to a foam fest event that was meant to take place on July 25, 2020. The event was postponed and pushed back twice due to the corona virus pandemic. It was first pushed back to a 2021 date and now to 2022 date. ** ******* *** I purchased that ticket for that specific date and time because that was the only date and location that interested us and worked for us. ** *** ****** **** ** *** ****** **** ***** **** *** *** ** ****** ****** *** ** *** *** ****** *** ** ******* **** most of us do not want to attend this kind of event because of everything happening with the corona virus. Current news outlets are even reporting that numbers will increase again *** ** ** * ***** ** *** **** ** **** ******** ** ** ***** ** * ***** ***** **** ** ****. Foam fest has only offered to allow us to change the date but as we explained to them, we purchased the ticket with the intention of going to the event for a certain date. With the event postponed the date no longer works for anyone and no one wants to go to this event in a time where covid cases are still high. Foam fest offered that they could allow us to transfer tickets, *** ** **** ** *** ** **** ******* ** *** **** ***** ****** ******* **** ******** *** they have refused to offer a refund and only offered to exchange tickets to different date. ** ********* *** ********* ** ***** *** they refuse to offer an exchange. *** ********* ****** *** ********* ** *** ***** * ****** **** we are not getting what we promised for, which was the event taking place on a certain date in an environment ***** ****** ***** **** ****. **** ** **** ** ***** ******* *** ** ***** **** *** ***** ***** **** *** ***** ******* ****** *** ********* ***** *** ***** ****** ****** *** ******* *** ***** ****** *** ***** ** *** ***** *****

  Business response

  20/05/2022

  Like most other events, we have decided to postpone for health and safety reasons and all ticket(s) will be honoured in 2022 at the rescheduled date. This is due to the impact of Covid-19. While we do not process refunds on registrations you can defer the ticket(s) to a future event, a different location, gift it to a friend to use or sell it to someone else should you not be able to attend. Our policy is clearly noted on the registration page prior to placing an order, in our terms and conditions on our website and as per our waiver that is approved during the registration process. It is a common policy in the large event/ticketing industry. While we do not process refunds on registrations participants can defer the ticket(s) to a future event (2023), a different location, gift it to a friend to use or sell it to someone else should you not be able to attend. There are lots of options so no one loses out.
  Since June 2019 we have been planning this Summers 5K Foam Fest Event Tour. Due to the timing of the pandemic, 80% of all event costs have been secured and paid for. We as a company cannot get our venue fees back, we cannot send our medals, towels, tattoos, bibs, and bib buttons back which have been paid for and are in our possession. We also carried the costs of producing an event of this caliber over the past two years.
  When faced with a situation such a Covid-19 we choose to postpone in order to provide an amazing experience to our consumers. We asked our participants to work with us as we want nothing more than to bring our participants a top tier event like we are so used to producing and we appreciate 99% of our registered participants are understanding and supportive being that we are in a pandemic and looking forward to get foamy in 2022. :)

  Customer response

  31/05/2022

  Hello, * ***** ** *** **** *** ******* *** ******** *** *** *** This issue is still ongoing ** *** **** ******* ** **** ** ****** *** ***** *** *** *** ** ****** **** * ****** ** * ****** ** **** ****** ** *** ***** *** ******

• Initial Complaint

  06/10/2021

  Complaint Type:

  Delivery Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I purchased a ticket for The 5K Foam Fest - Moncton, NB 2019. This was Order *********** for CA$76.56 purchased on Aug 23, 2019. In 2019, this was promptly cancelled due to concerns regarding the weather. This was rescheduled for an event in 2020. The organizers though once again cancelled this event due to COVID. Further, they cancelled it again in 2021 for the same reason. ************************************************************************************************ do not offer any solutions other than providing a ticket ***************************** the following year. Both of these scenarios are due to unforeseen circumstances ******************************************************************************************************** I have contacted them with an unhelpful reply on two occasions. They did not at all try to resolve the problem. **************************************************************************************************************

  Business response

  19/04/2022

  Business Response /* (1000, 7, 2021/11/09) */ To Whom it may concern, 365 Sports is an event production company that has been producing smiles for Canadians with a focus on raising money for charities since 2010. We are based out of Meaford Ontario, although small with a staff of under 10, we have a big event footprint executing up to 18 events across Canada each year with up to 70,000 participants. This complaint is in regards to the 5K Foam Fest which is our flagship event. In March of 2020, our company like so many others in Canada were completely halted due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The event industry across the country was shut down leaving many companies facing the decision to close their business or postpone events to a later date. We didn't know much about Covid-19 back then however, we knew enough we had to push out 2020 season until Summer 2021. As this took place in Early April our tour was supposed to start in less than 60 days. Due to this unfortunate timing we had already paid for a secured our medals, towels, tattoos, bibs, and bib buttons for participants. Our venue deposits were paid for, flights for the tour, staff wages and company overhead Since September 2019 when our event season rolls over. For this reason, exactly we do not offer refunds to our events as stated in our terms and conditions. Instead, we offer participants the ability to defer the ticket(s) to a future event (2022), a different location, gift it to a friend to use or sell it to someone else should you not be able to attend. Continuing to face adversity, 365 Sports Ine has been forced to postpone our 2021 5K Foam Fest Tour and reschedule it for 2022 due to the ongoing Pandemic. This decision will drive us as a business into further debt which is almost unbearable. However, it is our promise to the consumer that we will get through this and produce an event for them when it is safe to do so. We asked our participants to work with us as we want nothing more than to bring our participants a top tier event like we are so used to producing and we appreciate 99% of our registered participants are understanding and supportive that we are in a pandemic and looking forward to getting foamy in 2022. This is our stance and we will not be offering refunds. The alternative would be to bankrupt the company and that will most definitely leave all of our consumers out of pocket. We are trying out best we have taken out a loan to operate until 2022 and are here to survive. We have amazing reviews on Google and Social Media channel and pride ourselves on producing quality events for our customers in a safe atmosphere. ************************************************************************************* ************************************************************************************** Thanks for your understanding.

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